Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
How do controllers go about changing runways operations at major airports. For example here in PHX the main runways for use are 07L/R and 08.
But depending on wind,noise abatement,time of day or just whatever they'll switch over to the 25's & 26. So my question is when you have all traffic coming in to one or several runways of the same headings on similar approach cooridors to said runway(s) is changing runways easy or complicated?
For example I hear that in busy airports like LAX or any of the busy NYC airports changing runways is a severe headache. Also who makes the call to change runway ops? The tower controllers or approach contollers,and how do both work together in a runways change operation?
But depending on wind,noise abatement,time of day or just whatever they'll switch over to the 25's & 26. So my question is when you have all traffic coming in to one or several runways of the same headings on similar approach cooridors to said runway(s) is changing runways easy or complicated?
For example I hear that in busy airports like LAX or any of the busy NYC airports changing runways is a severe headache. Also who makes the call to change runway ops? The tower controllers or approach contollers,and how do both work together in a runways change operation?